🚶Having an adequate heel strike is essential to prevent falls while walking.
⚖️Shifting your weight properly over your standing leg improves balance and stability.
🏃Walking with one foot in front of the other reduces the risk of tripping and falling.
🏋️♂️Exercises like single leg stance can improve balance and help prevent falls.
🚶♀️Using assistive devices like walkers or canes can provide stability and support for better walking.
Why is an adequate heel strike important for walking?
—An adequate heel strike allows the foot to clear obstacles and reduces the risk of tripping and falling.
How can I shift my weight properly while walking?
—Practice exercises like single leg stance to improve weight shift and balance.
What is the benefit of walking with one foot in front of the other?
—Walking with one foot in front of the other improves stability and reduces the risk of falling.
What exercises can I do to improve my balance?
—Exercises like single leg stance and walking on a balance beam can help improve balance.
How can assistive devices like walkers or canes help prevent falls?
—Walkers or canes provide stability and support, improving walking and reducing the risk of falls.
00:00Falling is a significant risk for seniors, with a one in four chance of falling each year.
03:25Having an adequate heel strike when walking can prevent tripping and falling.
05:19Shifting your weight properly over your standing leg improves balance and stability.
07:42Walking with one foot in front of the other reduces the risk of tripping and falling.
11:13Practicing exercises like single leg stance can improve balance and prevent falls.
13:56Using assistive devices like walkers or canes can provide stability and support for better walking.
